Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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