Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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