Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources