Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs