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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free