Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books