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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education