Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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