Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition