Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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