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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning