Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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