Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs