Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)