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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course