Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution