Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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