Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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