Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs