Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course