Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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