Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses