Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs