Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices