Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University