Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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