Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education