Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education