Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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