Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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