Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research