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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education