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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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