Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs