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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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