Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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