Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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