Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive 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 institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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