Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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