Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources