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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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