Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course