Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course