Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses