Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs