Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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