Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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