Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course