Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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