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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning