Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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