Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution