Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses