Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book