Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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