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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source