Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)