Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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