Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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