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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology