Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)