Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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