Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs