Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices