Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)