Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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