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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses