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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)