Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education