Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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