Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course