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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs