Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution