Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit