Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education