Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning