Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book