Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course