Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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