Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)