Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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