Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)