Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources