Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books