Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs