Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses