Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education