Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education