Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education