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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons