Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning