Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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