Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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