Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs