Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)