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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs