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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book