Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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