Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course