Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course