Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University