Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)