Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)