Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course