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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology