Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution