Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses