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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books