Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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