Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course