Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education