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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course