Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices