Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory