Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)