Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses