Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education