Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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