Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses