Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning