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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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