Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List