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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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