Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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