Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources