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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books