Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books