Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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