Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs