Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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