Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning