Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)