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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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