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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education