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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course