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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books