Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education