Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course