Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources