Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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