Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs