Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology