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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education