Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses