Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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