Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)