Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution