Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)