Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course