Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses 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.

Massive Open Online Course