Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses