Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs