Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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