Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses