Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution