Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education