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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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