Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses