Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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