Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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