Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education