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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course