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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs