Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)