Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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