Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University