Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)