Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational