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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses