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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses