Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)