Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit