Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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