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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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