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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)