Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book