Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books