Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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