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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses