Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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