Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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