Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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