Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)