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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses