Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books