Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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