Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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