Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)