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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology