Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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