Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning