Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video