Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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