Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)