Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses