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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course