Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books