Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)