Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education