Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book