Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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