Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs