Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology