Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses