Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education