Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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