Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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