Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education