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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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