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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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