Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning