Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video