Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program