Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses