Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning