Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing 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 topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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