Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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