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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning