Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education