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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books