Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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