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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book