Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses