Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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