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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)