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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course