Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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