Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University