Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course