Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books