Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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