Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course