Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)