Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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