Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education