Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs