Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)