Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education