Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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