Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition