Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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