Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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