Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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