Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)