Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning