Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit