Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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