Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology