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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books