Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology