Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education