Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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