Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program