Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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