Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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