Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University