Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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