Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution