Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University