Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books