Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education