Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses