Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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