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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program