Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course