Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs