Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)