Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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