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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book