Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books