Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition