Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course