Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources