Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs