Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education