Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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