Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)