Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs