Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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