Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)