Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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