Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning