Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books