Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education