Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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