Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs