Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses