Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology