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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning