Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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