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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses