Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating 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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