Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning