Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education