Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses