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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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