Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course