Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course