Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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