Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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