Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses