Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational