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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education