Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology