Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education