Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution