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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education