Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)