Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources