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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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