Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses