Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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