Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University