Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs