Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education