Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course