Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course