Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)