Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts 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 resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source