Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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