Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course