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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs