Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology