Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University