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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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