Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources