Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs