Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc