Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)