Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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