Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book