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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)