Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program