Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books