Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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