Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course