Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources