Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key 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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