Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)