Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory