Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books