Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs