Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources