Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)