Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition