Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education