Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program