Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education