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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course