Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book