Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology