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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education