Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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