Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning