Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)