Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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