Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education