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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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