Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education