Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program