Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)