Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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