Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)