Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs