Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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