Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education