Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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