Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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