Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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