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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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