Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution