Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition