Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning