Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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