Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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