Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education