Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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