Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit