Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course