Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book