Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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