Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit