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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs