Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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