Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs