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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)