Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses