Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not 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 subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs