Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)