Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs