Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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