Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning