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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs