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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course