Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)