Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)