Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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