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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs