Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology