Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)