Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course