Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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