Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs