Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books