Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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