Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)