Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)