Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)