Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning