Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs