Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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