Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC