Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning