Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)