Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)