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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources