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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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