Learn more about the cutting-edge 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 (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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