Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)