Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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