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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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