Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book