Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses