Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc