Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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