Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution