Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology