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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs