Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University