Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course