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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education