Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology