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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)