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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs