Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition