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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses