Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory