Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research