Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)