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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs