Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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