Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution