Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs