Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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