Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses