Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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