Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit