Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program