Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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