Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs