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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs