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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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