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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course