Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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