Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education