Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education