Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses