Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning