Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs