Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course