Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)