Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs