Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning