Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses