Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education