Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition