Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition