Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices