Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology