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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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