Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research