Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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