Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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