Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning