Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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