Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses