Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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