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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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