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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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