Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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