Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs