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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC