Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution