Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning