Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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