Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)