Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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