Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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