Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course