Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses