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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)