Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book