Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free