Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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