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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs