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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program