Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education