Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs