Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)