Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology