Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book