Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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