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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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