Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs