Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs