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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory