Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources