Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education