Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs