Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education