Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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