Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education